Newcastle Systems, on Fri, Jun 17, 2022
Picking errors are the not-so-silent killer of warehouse productivity. All warehouses know that these mistakes are happening. But not enough businesses understand the gravity of the issue or know how to address it.
Newcastle Systems, on Fri, May 20, 2022
Nearly a century after inventory Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call in 1876, the first mobile call was accomplished. Since then, mobile technology has allowed us to stay in touch from anywhere.
Newcastle Systems, on Wed, Feb 03, 2021
In 2020, more businesses discovered the benefit of “cutting the cord” with their electric outlets and putting their devices and workstations on carts fitted with powerful batteries. Mobile Power gave them the benefit of bringing their devices to their work, rather than wasting footsteps and other movement.
Newcastle Systems, on Tue, Dec 22, 2020
Every kid in America,
Liked Christmas a LOT,
The warehouse team,
Who had to manage peak every year,
DID NOT!
It could be their heads weren’t screwed on right,
It could be, perhaps, their shoes were too tight!
Christine Wheeler, on Fri, Aug 23, 2019
Beyond the mobile workstation, what you see in the hands of people on the move are iPads. In fact, because they are mobile in and of themselves does not mean it is complete. Far from it.
Christine Wheeler, on Fri, Aug 23, 2019
The worst advice heard when searching for new, or replacement industrial computer workstations - “just get the cheapest one they have.” Spending a little extra to get the right workstation for the plant, warehouse, store, or distribution center will save money in the long run, and increase productivity.
Newcastle Systems, on Mon, Sep 22, 2014
One of your primary concerns may be the reduction of unnecessary downtime your company experiences on a daily basis. This downtime may often go unnoticed, resulting in expenses and losses you are unable to account for or eliminate because you aren’t aware of the loss. While hidden downtime can be costly to your company in many ways, did you know you can actually make changes to the workplace that will substantially reduce, if not entirely eliminate, this downtime altogether?
Christine Wheeler, on Mon, Jan 13, 2014
The purpose of Lean is to deliver value to customers by removing all waste, overburden and variation from processes. The first step is to create a Lean culture . . . and then continuously improve processes to exceed customer expectations. A true lean culture is when the first question is always why (purpose) and then what (action) so problems are solved by everyone (people).
Christine Wheeler, on Mon, Sep 16, 2013
If you are not yet familiar with powered work stations, they combine the mobility of a cart with a portable battery power pack to provide electrical power for computers, printers and peripherals.
With such a versatile combination, mobile data entry, printing, WMS connectivity, and inventory management becomes more efficient and flexible. This new technology enables you to complete tasks which are a part of a multi-stage process from one location by bringing computer based elements with you on a cart with its own PowerPack.
With a basic configuration that includes a metal frame, two shelves, swivel casters and power package, maintenance of the workstations is fairly simple.
Here are the basic maintenance instructions for mobile workstation carts and PowerPacks. Newcastle’s carts can be maintained by anyone on the staff and do not require high tech knowledge or special skills:
Christine Wheeler, on Fri, May 03, 2013
Improving efficiency and productivity in the workplace is the goal of any good manager or business owner. One often-overlooked area where improvements could be made is that of the equipment used by employees to carry out their roles. One way to remove some of the limitations that inflexible equipment setups place on employees, particularly those who work in warehouses and factories, is to introduce a mobile computer station into the workplace (especially in Receiving!). Here are five benefits of using a mobile computer station that could make a big difference to your organization.
